Black: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Game Color Ink · 73.201. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #19191E
finish translucent
type color
family Blue
Updated 17 July 2026
Closest equivalents in other brands
ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color
Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.
Army Painter
Occultist Cloak
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Citadel
Black Templar
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Black Ink
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Black
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Carbon Black
ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Black?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Black is Occultist Cloak (Speedpaint 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).
What color is Black?
Black is a translucent blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color Ink), code 73.201. Its screen color is approximately #19191E with a translucent finish.